Don't forget those companies that tried to step in and fill the
gap when Shapeways disappeared. And considering all the negative
things I have heard the last couple of years about Shapeways I
would desire to support the newer companies.
Ian McKinley
On 12/3/2024 8:54 AM, Bill Hawk via
groups.io wrote:
Interesting.
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Gonna
have ALOT of trust to rebuild.
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I just got a letter from Shapeways.
Tommy
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Interesting.
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Gonna have ALOT of trust to rebuild.
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Bill
On 12/03/2024 9:03 AM EST Tom Lennon via groups.io <milepost169@...> wrote:
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I just got a letter from Shapeways.
Tommy
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Tom thanks for sharing, good to hear! ? ? ?Bud Rindfleisch
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I just got a letter from Shapeways.
Tommy
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Re: American Models Steamers
The tire for the Steamer is the same for of the AM Steamers that were produced.?
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Hi All,
I am not certain of this but I suspect that all AM steamers use the same diameter wheels, about 75".? That way the same tyres can be used.? To have them produce 63" drivers would require all new tooling.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
Cheers,
Andy Malette
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Re: S Scale Track Works - Switch Kit
Pete and Roger...thanks.?
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Re: S Scale Track Works - Switch Kit
Constant checking with an NASG track gauge is critical to any turnout. Roger Nulton ?
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Sent: Monday, December 2, 2024 6:55 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [S-Scale] S Scale Track Works - Switch Kit? I have? a set of those casts,they are a good design and accurate .? But be sure to file a sharp taper to the switch point to?match the bent stock rail.? ?When you run your finger along the gage side of the rail toward the point it should be smooth, no bump. A wheel flange will derail if it strikes the switch point.? ?The frog guard rail should be set about 2/3 of its length ahead?of the frog point , to force and guide the flange away from the actual point.? Don't put the turnout in the spiral of the curve? and keep the superelevation?constant thru turnout switch ties. ? On Mon, Dec 2, 2024 at 5:18?PM Charles Malinowski via <bmry1905=[email protected]> wrote: [Edited Message Follows] My home (switching) layout is in need of a realignment of its one curve to accommodate my 0-8-0 locomotive (Overland) ?and I slightly-screwed-up my installation of a Fast Track No 6 turnout that connects to the east entrance to said curve. So I decided to give S Scale Track Works Code 100 - Number 6 switch kit a try. The online ordering was quick and easy.? One week later the well packed kit arrived via the US Postal Service. I inspected the three casting and they look great.? My current schedule will not permit me to install this fine looking kit until February...I will update.
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Re: S Scale Track Works - Switch Kit
I have? a set of those casts,they are a good design and accurate .? But be sure to file a sharp taper to the switch point to?match the bent stock rail.? ?When you run your finger along the gage side of the rail toward the point it should be smooth, no bump. A wheel flange will derail if it strikes the switch point.? ?The frog guard rail should be set about 2/3 of its length ahead?of the frog point , to force and guide the flange away from the actual point.? Don't put the turnout in the spiral of the curve? and keep the superelevation?constant thru turnout switch ties.
Pete Silcox
On Mon, Dec 2, 2024 at 5:18?PM Charles Malinowski via <bmry1905= [email protected]> wrote: [Edited Message Follows]
Friends.
My home (switching) layout is in need of a realignment of its one curve to accommodate my 0-8-0 locomotive (Overland) ?and I slightly-screwed-up my installation of a Fast Track No 6 turnout that connects to the east entrance to said curve.
So I decided to give S Scale Track Works Code 100 - Number 6 switch kit a try.
The online ordering was quick and easy.? One week later the well packed kit arrived via the US Postal Service.
I inspected the three casting and they look great.? My current schedule will not permit me to install this fine looking kit until February...I will update.
Take care.
Charles
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Re: Off the work bench..for now
Hey Mark,?
Jenks blue!!!!!? Very cool. It is funny that you just posted a picture of the post 1963 paint job. I was thinking of pulling my Jenks blue diesels off the shelf and running a couple Jenks blue trains. Sort of miss the all blue.?
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Great stuff!! Can't wait to see your layout.??
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Mike Swederska
Meramec Valley Lines
Modeling Mopac equipment in 3/16
Don't let perfection get in the way of good enough! Keep model railroading fun!
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S Scale Track Works - Switch Kit
Friends.
My home (switching) layout is in need of a realignment of its one curve to accommodate my 0-8-0 locomotive (Overland) ?and I slightly-screwed-up my installation of a Fast Track No 6 turnout that connects to the east entrance to said curve.
So I decided to give S Scale Track Works Code 100 - Number 6 switch kit a try.
The online ordering was quick and easy. ?One week later the well packed kit arrived via the US Postal Service.
I inspected the three casting and they look great. ?My current schedule will not permit me to install this fine looking kit until February...I will update.
Take care.
Charles
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Re: Off the work bench..for now
Comparison before and after shots would be great to see.
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On 12/02/2024 1:19 PM EST Brian Jackson via groups.io <jackson-standard@...> wrote:
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Those are really gorgeous models, Mark. They are an excellent demonstration of how to take off-the-self rolling stock and turn them into real models.?
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Brian Jackson
Springfield IL
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Custom resin printing offered
I've gone thru MANY 1-liter bottles of the newly formulated GreyV5 on the Form4 printer and must say it is more robust, easier to clean, with FAR fewer failed prints than the Form3 with GreyPro combo I used for 4 years.? The Form4 is truly FormLabs' first resin production printer and I'm thrilled to be using it to offer parts that could otherwise not be produced easily/cheaply/quickly ... like ladders, grabs, and Apex roofwalks.
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If you have an existing STEP or Parasolid file you want printed on this machine, contact me off-list to discuss.? I also offer CAD help for quick-turn projects if you provide ALL of the info to create a file.
Jim King
(828) 777-5619
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Re: Off the work bench..for now
Mark,
What's the source for the grab irons up the ends of the Geeps?
Brooks Stover
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Re: Off the work bench..for now
Those are really gorgeous models, Mark. They are an excellent demonstration of how to take off-the-self rolling stock and turn them into real models.?
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Brian Jackson
Springfield IL
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Re: Off the work bench..for now
Excellent work!? So much AM stuff, is
simply open the box put in window glass; run it!? You've done much
more, so showing the modified models would be great at contests
and modular setups appealing to specific modelers who can at least
appreciate what has been done.
Bob Werre
PhotoTraxx
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Three nearly finished, still to be weathered, for more room
for new projects. The caboose started out to mimic Mr. Stovers
"good enough" but ended up going down the rabbit hole. All
windows were either moved or enlarged. The GP's
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Re: Off the work bench..for now
Mark,?
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Your 'good enough' is way better than mine!? Nice work, indeed, on all three models!? Any of these would make nice little articles for DISPATCH.? ?In the case of the caboose just a photo of the finished model and a small image of a 'stock' AM caboose with a brief text of what you did would make nice read and maybe inspire others to try similar conversions.? Anything that can be done to show what can be done with AM products is of big value.? AM is the only game in town, really, and their products do make great foundations for detailing and/or modifying as you've done.??
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On Dec 2, 2024, at 9:23?AM, Mark Hall via groups.io <halmr28@...> wrote:
? Three nearly finished, still to be weathered, for more room for new projects. The caboose started out to mimic Mr. Stovers "good enough" but ended up going down the rabbit hole. All windows were either moved or enlarged. The GP's
have 3D fuel tanks, steps, and plows for the MP192. <IMG_0038.jpg> <IMG_0046.jpg> <IMG_0047.jpg>
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Off the work bench..for now
Three nearly finished, still to be weathered, for more room for new projects. The caboose started out to mimic Mr. Stovers "good enough" but ended up going down the rabbit hole. All windows were either moved or enlarged. The GP's
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Re: Between time out and turkey!
As any really good sales guy would admit--they lie!?
Well I'm not lying but bringing out one thing hardly anybody
would offer to his customer!? I've mentioned about having a pair
of AM E8's decorated for the Texas Special.? The main joint
passenger train that ran on the Frisco and the Katy.? I don't know
how many copies American Models produced but I understand they are
sold out--So I can offer a special insetive to one lucky customer
who might have special relationship with those roads and perhaps
that train.? To the lucky buyer...they will get a binder of untold
wealth of these never to be seen again prints.? A sample is
attached. In the binder are many photos of the passenger cars,
alternative power (like PA's),? These are nicely printed 8 x 10
prints that will be shipped to the new owner.?
Bob Werre
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Tom Lennon
Corbin Bates
Charles Malinowski
Roger Nulton
Pete Silcox
Bob Werre
